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John james audubon was an american artist and naturalist best known for his detailed paintings of north american birds. The gyrfalcon and snowy owl shown here each measure more than two feet by three feet. John james audubon 17851851 the birds of america, from. Besides these stuffed varieties, many paintings were arrayed on the walls, chiefly of birds. John james audubon 26 april, 1785 27 january, 1851 was born jeanjacques audubon in les cayes, santo domingo, france today haiti. John james audubon is best known for his ornithological magnum opus, the birds of america. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. Besides being a remarkable painter, audubon was a great naturalist, and his visual art and writing helped inspire the conservation movement. Awardwinning director lawrence hott answers some questions about the making of american masters john james audubon. By 1824 he had begun to consider publication of his bird drawings, but he was advised to seek a publisher in europe, where he would find better engravers and greater interest in. John james audubon 17851851 was not the first person to attempt to paint and describe all the birds of america alexander wilson has that distinction, but for half a century he was the young countrys dominant wildlife artist. Click on the bird s name to learn more about it from audubon s online bird guide. Buyenlarge great blue heron by john james audubon painting print bird. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon.
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